Feminism Is...
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"Why are so many women - and men - nervous about calling themselves a feminist? ... It's a hopeful term... it means you believe in human rights, after all." - Gemma Cairney, forewordWhat is feminism? Combining insightful text with punchy illustrations, this indispensable book for young adults answers this important question with clarity, urgency, and conviction.Feminism is... tackles more than 50 intriguing and relevant topics, such as "Are all people equal?", "Do boys and girls learn the same things?" and "Can men be feminists?" Find out what equality for women really means, get a short history of feminism, and take a look at the issues that affect women at work, in the home, and around sex and identity. Along the way you will learn about some great women, such as Gloria Steinem, Frida Kahlo, and Malala Yousafzai, "rebel girls" who refused to accept the status quo of their day and blazed a trail for others to follow. In the foreword, you will also meet Gemma Cairney, the multi-award-winning broadcaster, author, and activist. A lively and accessible book for teens on the history, pioneers, and the daily reality of feminism today, Feminism is... is empowering, engaging, and vital reading."A terrific book" - Dermot O'Leary on BBC Radio 2
CONTRIBUTORS: DK, Gemma Cairney
EAN: 9780241228029
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 465 g
HEIGHT: 234 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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GENRE: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Girls & Women, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / Modern, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights
WIDTH: 185 cm
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Society and culture: general, Social discrimination and social justice, Gender studies: women and girls, Feminism and feminist theory, Sociology, Social and political philosophy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Educational: History, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love
A terrific book., A must-read for every young girl and boy.
Gemma Cairney is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, published author, production company founder, magpie, activist and life enthusiast.After a brief go at drama school and a stint working in fashion in her early twenties, Gemma Cairney is now a BBC broadcaster, who has won awards for making acclaimed television documentaries including One Hundred Years of the Women's Movement, Riots: The Aftershock and Dying for Clear Skin. Gemma has presented shows and one-offs for BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, 2, 3, 4, 4 Extra, 6Music and BBC World Service. For two years she hosted the BBC 1 radio show The Surgery, offering guidance and support on life issues. Gemma has also written a book for young people, called Open, that explores growing up and how to be a woman in the modern world. She is a founder of boutique production company - Boom Shakalaka Productions. Gemma is an Ambassador for Oxfam and lends her support to Women's Aid.In any spare time, Gemma likes to write, explore the planet, trek mountains and DJ garage classics.
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"Why are so many women - and men - nervous about calling themselves a feminist? ... It's a hopeful term... it means you believe in human rights, after all." - Gemma Cairney, forewordWhat is feminism? Combining insightful text with punchy illustrations, this indispensable book for young adults answers this important question with clarity, urgency, and conviction.Feminism is... tackles more than 50 intriguing and relevant topics, such as "Are all people equal?", "Do boys and girls learn the same things?" and "Can men be feminists?" Find out what equality for women really means, get a short history of feminism, and take a look at the issues that affect women at work, in the home, and around sex and identity. Along the way you will learn about some great women, such as Gloria Steinem, Frida Kahlo, and Malala Yousafzai, "rebel girls" who refused to accept the status quo of their day and blazed a trail for others to follow. In the foreword, you will also meet Gemma Cairney, the multi-award-winning broadcaster, author, and activist. A lively and accessible book for teens on the history, pioneers, and the daily reality of feminism today, Feminism is... is empowering, engaging, and vital reading."A terrific book" - Dermot O'Leary on BBC Radio 2
CONTRIBUTORS: DK, Gemma Cairney
EAN: 9780241228029
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES:
WEIGHT: 465 g
HEIGHT: 234 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED:
CITY:
GENRE: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Girls & Women, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / Modern, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights
WIDTH: 185 cm
SPINE:
Book Themes:
Society and culture: general, Social discrimination and social justice, Gender studies: women and girls, Feminism and feminist theory, Sociology, Social and political philosophy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Educational: History, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love
Gemma Cairney is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, published author, production company founder, magpie, activist and life enthusiast.After a brief go at drama school and a stint working in fashion in her early twenties, Gemma Cairney is now a BBC broadcaster, who has won awards for making acclaimed television documentaries including One Hundred Years of the Women's Movement, Riots: The Aftershock and Dying for Clear Skin. Gemma has presented shows and one-offs for BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, 2, 3, 4, 4 Extra, 6Music and BBC World Service. For two years she hosted the BBC 1 radio show The Surgery, offering guidance and support on life issues. Gemma has also written a book for young people, called Open, that explores growing up and how to be a woman in the modern world. She is a founder of boutique production company - Boom Shakalaka Productions. Gemma is an Ambassador for Oxfam and lends her support to Women's Aid.In any spare time, Gemma likes to write, explore the planet, trek mountains and DJ garage classics.
